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Universal basic income (UBI)
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    • Pro 1: UBI reduces poverty and income inequality and improves physical and mental health.
    • Pro 2: UBI leads to positive job growth and a better educated citizenry.
    • Pro 3: UBI reduces gender inequality.
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    • Con 1: UBI increases poverty by giving to everyone instead of targeting the poor.
    • Con 2: UBI is too expensive.
    • Con 3: UBI removes the incentive to work.
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